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Re: Corbyn's kerfuffle
On a related note...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37190437
Quote:
G4S 'rejects Labour conference security offer'
Security giant G4S says it has rejected a last-minute approach by Labour to cover its annual conference.
G4S - which Labour previously voted to boycott - said it was contacted this week but could not take on the "large, complex" job at short notice.
It comes amid a standoff between the GMB and another security firm, Showsec, over union recognition.
Labour refused to comment on commercial arrangements but sources said the conference would go ahead as planned.
The GMB has claimed the conference could be "scuppered" by its row with Showsec, which centres on the company's refusal to sign a union recognition agreement before the conference, which begins in Liverpool on 25 September.
'Successful relationship'
Security at recent conferences has been provided by G4S, which Labour's executive committee voted to boycott, over claims the company has links to Israeli prisons.
The company said it had been approached earlier this week by Labour for this year's event.
G4S managing director Eric Alexander said his company had been disappointed not to continue its "successful working relationship" with Labour.
Planning for such an event would normally take up to a year, involving clearance for security officers, detailed risk assessments and planning with local police forces, he said.
"Safety for delegates and our staff is our priority and at this late stage and with our teams committed elsewhere, we are not in a position to step in and provide security for the conference."
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Brings to mind the old phrase about the inability to organise a heavy drinking session at a place where beer is made.... 
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